Ben Kesslen is a freelance news reporter with a diverse portfolio of bylines in prominent publications such as The New York Times, NBC News, and Slate. Their work covers a wide range of topics, from true crime stories to social issues, and they are currently working on a novel alongside their journalistic pursuits.
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Ben Kesslen's coverage primarily focuses on evolving and breaking crime-related stories. He shows a particular interest in legal cases, accidents, and incidents with significant public impact. Given this focus, experts who can provide insights into ongoing or breaking criminal cases, accident investigations, or legal developments would likely catch his attention.
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By: Ben Kesslen
Infamous serial killer Billy Mansfield Jr. has admitted to killing a sixth woman more than 40 years ago, police said.
By: Ben Kesslen
A painting possibly worth a million dollars that was stolen in 1969 by New Jersey mobsters had been returned to the family of its rightful owners, the FBI said Friday
By: Ben Kesslen
South Carolina jurors at a hearing which will decide whether Alex Murdaugh will be granted a new trial were watching the court proceedings in the back room as they waited to be called to the stand, the judge said Monday.
By: Ben Kesslen
Alex Murdaugh was denied his motion for a new murder trial Monday after a South Carolina judge determined the jury was not influenced by a court clerk.
By: Ben Kesslen
Virginia Beach Police said Tuesday that a missing male could be the person who drove off a pier Saturday and whose car
By: Ben Kesslen
The Paris restaurant that was fictionally depicted in the 2007 Pixar hit film “Ratatouille” says that more than $1.6 million of wine has gone missing from its cellar.
By: Ben Kesslen
Montana's Republican governor defended the state's decision to remove a teenager from the custody of their father and stepmother after the parents rejected the child's gender identity
By: Ben Kesslen
Cops at the 94th Precinct in Greenpoint have stolen public space with some paint. Whatever happened to the Integrity Control Officer?
Yesterday was all about New Jersey's day in court ... plus other news. Yesterday was all about New Jersey's day (or two) in court.
By: Erica Dischino, Dustin Miller, Erin Schaff, Ben Kesslen
A good cut is hard to find no matter where you live. But some hairstylists know it holds more weight for their transgender clients.
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